HR280: HR280 Nurses Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2025; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives recognizing February 19, 2025, as Nurses Day at the state capitol. The resolution states that Georgia has more than 170,000 registered nurses, describes their role in hospital and outpatient care, and notes growing demand for nursing services due to an aging population and expansion of home health care. It commends nurses for their work and directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and the press.

• Formally designates February 19, 2025, as Nurses Day at the state capitol.
• Commends Georgia's nursing workforce for their role in patient care, without creating any new legal requirement or funding.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.

Georgia's registered nurses, who are honored by the resolution, and by extension the Georgia Nurses Association and the broader health care sector that relies on nursing staff in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health settings.

The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect: it does not create funding, staffing requirements, or regulations for nurses. It marks a day of recognition at the Capitol, drawing public attention to the nursing profession's role in Georgia's health care system.

• The whereas clauses describe Georgia's more than 170,000 registered nurses and their role in hospital, outpatient, and home health care.
• The resolving clause formally recognizes February 19, 2025, as Nurses Day at the state capitol and commends nurses for their work.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available for public and press distribution.

1. 2025-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)Primary sponsor
• Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)
• Mark Newton (R, HD-127)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
• Betsy Holland (D, HD-054)

• nurses
• health care workforce
• state capitol recognition
• ceremonial resolution